Career Success Stories

SAJJAD PARMAR is the Global CEO & Founder of THE TALENT ACCELERATOR. When it comes to conversations about Total Rewards i.e. salaries, benefits, rewards & compensation in general, Sajjad is 'the man'.  Let's hear his POV on the essential points every professional needs to know on this topic.  Bio & Career background of SajjadAn Employer vs An Employee MarketWhat is & the signs of an Employer's Market?What is & the signs of an Employee's Market?What is a Specialised or Skills Based Economy?Build real deep expertise to increase your market worthThe 70:20:10 Learning ModelDiversified Experiences can increases your market worthHow to balance the push vs pull factors of your careerThe 2 main factors in the financial valuation of key talent. Being transparent during interviews increases your valueWhat does a career counsellor do?Have a habit of researching the company prior to interviews7 Ways to navigate the Salary Landscape5 Tips when negotiating salaryEmployer's perspectives on compensation3 Key Takeaways from Sajjad's sharing Audience Questions:  "Will asking for a lower salary downplay oneself?""Will your contract salary be taken into account when negotiating for a full time role?"What does the Pay Transparency legislation in the USA mean for employers vs wage earners.Do employers peg the new hire's salary to market even if the last drawn falls below the market average?Are employees who have been laid off at a disadvantage when negotiating salaries?How does anyone who is out of the market for 20 years determine one's market value?Can the candidate provide the CPF contribution in place of the past 3 months' salary slips?How early or late in the interview process should anyone answer the salary question on the last drawn amount, when asked by the employer?What are the reliable sources for salary reports?How should anyone negotiate salary when the previous contract salaries had fluctuations?How much pay increase should anyone request in the next role?What is considered a competitive rate to negotiate?What is the average salary increment % to expect for FMCG? Is it appropriate to re-negotiate eventhough a verbal acceptance of the job offer has been given to the employer?  If asked, is it wise to state your salary expectations that is above the salary range stated by the employer?Parting advice from Sajjad Thank you Sajjad for your succint answers and precious tips to help professionals navigate the salary conversations! We look forward to having you back on the latest trends and more tips :) _____________________________ To download Sajjad's slides, head over to https://link.artofcareer.com/SajjadParmar _____________________________ To download Sajjad's deck, click https://link.artofcareer.com/SajjadParmar To listen to a podcast version, click: https://listen.artofcareer.com Follow & subscribe to our social media channels: - https://linkedin.com/company/artofcareermain - https://instagram.com/artofcareer - https://facebook.com/artofcareer - https://youtube.com/c/TheArtOfCareer To receive invites to events by us, join in at: https://link.artofcareer.com/invite ... #artofcareer #salary #totalrewards #salarynegotiation #jobs #jobsearch #jobchange #recruiter #talentacquisition #jobsearchstrategy #career #careertransition #careerjourney #careerplanning #careerseparation #interviews #jobinterviews

FRANCIS CHNG is the Head of Talent Acquisition for ZOOM INC across Asia Pacific. Did you know that apart from being an industry-recognised veteran in his trade, he is a strong advocate of workplace happiness, exemplified in his active role as a Happiness Crew at Zoom Inc! Catch a recruiter's point of view on happiness & common career queries: Overview of Francis' 25 year Career JourneyTypes of job search tactics & strategiesDigital CV as a new tactic (see an example in the Francis' post in LinkedIn)Online portfolio as 2nd new tacticHow & Why to be happy with oneselfBuild your target Job BoardFrancis' formula to keep the happiness in job searchingHow to care for your physical wellbeing to be happyHow to care for your mental wellbeing to be happyHow to care for your Emotional wellbeing to be happyHow to care for your spiritual wellbeing to be happyFrancis' overall game plan for happinessShould one proceed with interview when low self-esteem?How to avoid false positivity during job search?How to manage the process when one is keen on 2 companies, at the same time?Is the recruitment cycle (rounds & duration) the same for all roles?How to manage salary expectation at the begining of the interview?Are professionals who had career break(s) at a disadvantage? Thank you Francis for your generous sharing! ______________________________ To watch the video version, click: https://youtu.be/HAhlaHLT-4s Follow & subscribe to our social media channels: https://linkedin.com/company/artofcareermain https://instagram.com/artofcareer https://facebook.com/artofcareer https://youtube.com/c/TheArtOfCareer To receive invites to events by us, join in at: https://link.artofcareer.com/invite #artofcareer #jobs #jobsearch #jobchange #recruiter #talentacquisition #jobsearchstrategy #career #careertransition #careerjourney #careerplanning #careerseparation #interviews #jobinterviews

Andre Misso is the Learning Consultant for VISA University at VISA, based in Singapore. He sees his career journey in 3 key phases and invests heavily in his own future once he sense any evolution of roles in his field of work. His answers to some matured questions below: Overview of Andre's Career Journey6 ways to own your careerA valuable career advise from Andre's COO in the midst of organisational changeInsights to look for when connecting with peers in similiar roles, especially if you're an introvert -  Has the market landscape change compared to 10/20 years ago?Never just rely on 1 brand - Build, Boost & BAUWhat stories to tell if you do not have any achievementsA typical good brand story, think 3Ps - Passion, Purpose, PowerAndre's 3Bs - Build, Boost & BAUShould one network with the hiring manager BEFORE submitting an application for an open roleWays to keep your story consistent over multiple interview roundsHow to keep your composure when sharing sensitive stories?  Career brand vs personal brand - same same or different?Which to add in the CV - career brand or personal brand story?Should past irrelevant experiences, be included in the CV?How to keep story short for top mgt in final interview round!If no experience, reframe your story! Thank you Andre for sharing so many tips! To watch the video version, click: https://youtu.be/1reSO1Ugo9w Follow & subscribe to our social media channels: https://linkedin.com/company/artofcareermain https://instagram.com/artofcareer https://facebook.com/artofcareer https://youtube.com/c/TheArtOfCareer To receive invites to events by us, join in at: https://link.artofcareer.com/invite #artofcareer #jobs #jobsearch #jobchange #recruiter #talentacquisition #jobsearchstrategy #career #careertransition #careerjourney #careerplanning #careerseparation #interviews #jobinterviews

JOHN WONG is a senior data analyst with the SPEEDOC company. He recognises situational opportunities that allowed his true work value and work principles to be experienced and witnessed by those whom he collaborates closely with.  Highlights of John's career journey & insights: About Speedoc, the companyOverview of John's Career JourneyJohn's work philosophyJohn's key learnings on how to demonstrate his work valuesDemonstrating his work values at HPDemonstrating his work values at KK HospitalWays to demonstrate your work valuesWays to demonstrate Learning as a work valueJohn's Work Values MapObstacles John faced when demonstrating his work valuesActions John took to reduce waiting time consultation with the doctorList of work values e.g. teamwork & humanity shown at the KK hospitalProcess to single your most significant work valuesShould weaknesses be shared if asked at the interview?How to create career value during career break?How to enquire about working overtime at the interview stage due to previous bad experienceAre personal values and work values the same?Where to find potential employer's corporate valuesHow ChatGPTcan find the core values of your target employerHow long does one need to have clarity of one's work values?Data analytics courses to enhance the customer service function Thank you John for your generous sharing! ______________________________ To watch the video version, click: https://youtu.be/yCyBQXmw9AE Follow & subscribe to our social media channels: https://linkedin.com/company/artofcareermain https://instagram.com/artofcareer https://facebook.com/artofcareer https://youtube.com/c/TheArtOfCareer To receive invites to events by us, join in at: https://link.artofcareer.com/invite #artofcareer #jobs #jobsearch #jobchange #recruiter #talentacquisition #jobsearchstrategy #career #careertransition #careerjourney #careerplanning #careerseparation #interviews #jobinterviews

Kirk Ho is the Finance Director for the Stamford American International School based in Singapore. Apart from being extremely busy and successful at work, he is also successful at home - guess how many kids he has? Answer in the earlier portion of the podcast! Kirk shared several insights on navigating your career based on his own experience and observations: Here are the highlights: Overview of Kirk's Career JourneyThe As to maintain during career transitionThe Bs professionals should avoid and act onThe Cs we need during career transitionHow to discover your career brandWhat draws people to my story?How to show the advantage of AGE in my career branding?How to create a brand story when I have no experience in the new field of work?How to present the story without sounding cliche or unauthentic?How to craft a career brand story for those in different industries throughout your careerSkillset to consider for finance professionals, other than power BI.Stories to craft for those with 3 year gap without much progression in that timeframeHow to transit our brand story to future employersCan backend roles like Sales Support be branded in your story?The pitfalls of career transitionHow to craft your story for those taking care of aged mumWhen does anyone undergo a career transitionAny contacts in M.O.E.? Thank you Kirk for sharing so many tips! ______________________________ To watch the video version, click: https://youtu.be/-2FsCwQpjKA Follow & subscribe to our social media channels: https://linkedin.com/company/artofcareermain https://instagram.com/artofcareer https://facebook.com/artofcareer https://youtube.com/c/TheArtOfCareer To receive invites to events by us, join in at: https://link.artofcareer.com/invite #artofcareer #jobs #jobsearch #jobchange #recruiter #talentacquisition #jobsearchstrategy #career #careertransition #careerjourney #careerplanning #careerseparation #interviews #jobinterviews

Shirley Hoon is the HR Director for the Singapore office of the BOLLORE LOGISTICS global company Here are the highlights of her talk:  Overview of Shirley's Career TransitionKey statistics of Shirley's Career TransitionThe Commonly Known 4Es of career transitionShirley's 1st E for career transitionShirley's 2nd E for career transitionShirley's 3rd E for career transitionShirley's 4th E for career transitionBONUS - Shirley's 4Ps for career transitionCareers Website of Bollore LogisticsShirley's way to react to harsh responses at workWhat to do when one is constantly being alienated by your colleaguesTips to remain visible to othersDo companies post job adverts just to know the job market sentiment?How to deal with the Imposter Syndrome How to overcome stagnancy in a small company with limited growth potential?How to pitch for an HR role for a 60 year old professional Thank you Shirley for sharing so many tips with us! We hope to have you back to take on more live questions :) ______________________________ To watch the video version, click: https://youtu.be/QMa6k3HlfMc Follow & subscribe to our social media channels: https://linkedin.com/company/artofcareermain https://instagram.com/artofcareer https://facebook.com/artofcareer https://youtube.com/c/TheArtOfCareer To receive invites to events by us, join in at: https://link.artofcareer.com/invite #artofcareer #jobs #jobsearch #jobchange #recruiter #talentacquisition #jobsearchstrategy #career #careertransition #careerjourney #careerplanning #careerseparation #interviews #jobinterviews

Evelyn Tay is the OD (Organisational Development) Partner with the AVALOQ ASIA enterprise. Some professionals may find her face and name familiar if you have received one-to-one coaching from a certified coach appointed by the Workforce Singapore during your career transition journey, Here are the highlights of her talk: Overview of Evelyn's Career JourneyHer 3 major role & industry transition milestonesThe typical hiring process & how to navigate each stage5 ways to illuminate your value throughout the hiring processWill Internal Candidates have brownie points over External ones during selection?Is the final decision made by the Hiring Manager or HR?3 key challenges faced during career transition3 tips to grow your marketabilityWhich of the 3 roles (using Evelyn's example) give you higher chances of transitioning based on your market value ?How generalist vs specialist build their valueInspirational quotes for your transition journeyHow to command the salary you want in your next jobWill accepting a lower salary now impede anyone from asking for the previous higher one?How to convince interview to believe & bet on the candidate's commitment to the transition journey Thank you Evelyn for spending your precious afternoon with us! We hope to have you back to take on more live questions :) ______________________________ To watch the video version, click: https://youtu.be/-5zCw1UJM4g Follow & subscribe to our social media channels: https://linkedin.com/company/artofcareermain https://instagram.com/artofcareer https://facebook.com/artofcareer https://youtube.com/c/TheArtOfCareer To receive invites to events by us, join in at: https://link.artofcareer.com/invite #artofcareer #jobs #jobsearch #jobchange #recruiter #talentacquisition #jobsearchstrategy #career #careertransition #careerjourney #careerplanning #careerseparation #interviews #jobinterviews

Dr Annie Chan is the Vice-President for BD BIOSCIENCES with a remit for the Central, South Asia & Japan geographies. Did you know she spent a good number of year at the start of her career journey as a contract hire? Catch the highlights of her talk: About Annie's Career JourneyWhat Annie got most out of all her jobsBenefits of contract roles for both employee & employerHow to pave the path for your next roleAll about her current employer BD BIOSCIENCESDoes Annie frown on professionals with long history of contract roles?What is the longest duration has Annie worked as a contract hire?Does a looming end-of-contract date worry Annie?How does Annie keep in contact with her circle of contigent workforce?What to consider when your contract does not renewHow to look for opportunities in the Bioscience sectorDo contract hires have the power to negotiate salaries?Are contract hires' last drawn salary as a permanent hire RELEVANT?What is the minimum length of each contract term? Thank you Dr Annie for spending your precious afternoon with us! We hope to have you back to take on more live questions :) _____________________________ To watch a video version, click: https://youtu.be/y1Xsk29QkWw Follow & subscribe to our social media channels: https://linkedin.com/company/artofcareermain https://instagram.com/artofcareer https://facebook.com/artofcareer https://youtube.com/c/TheArtOfCareer To receive invites to events by us, join https://link.artofcareer.com/invite #artofcareer #jobs #jobsearch #jobchange #recruiter #talentacquisition #jobsearchstrategy #career #careertransition #careerjourney #careerplanning #careerseparation #interviews #jobinterviews

Ms Vanessa Teo is the Director of Strategic Planning with ABBVIE INC. At this webinar, Vanessa lends advice based on her years of experience both as a hiring manager and more extensively as a HR professional. Highlights of her speech include: Vanessa's career brand story begins!Vanessa's career statistics Vanessa's life transitions parallel to her career'sWhat makes brands uniqueSteps to build your personal brandCreate your own Board Of DirectorsWhy every professional needs your own board of directorsUnderstand your environmentA SummaryAudience Q - "As an introvert who struggles with language, how can I get better at articulating my safe scripts?"Audience Q - "I've lost my sense of self, including sleepless nights in my limited role at the agency. Am I correct to say that if I do not start on my career transition planning, it may be too late?"Audience Q - "If I've not decided what to do next, how can I go about articulating my career brand story?"Audience Q - "How do I go about deciding what I want my brand to be?"Audience Q - "What are the things to avoid when branding?"Audience Q - "I have had no success when applying for Sales or BD roles when pivoting to MedTech or Pharma sectors. Any strategies to share?"Audience Q - "Will earning a certificate at the end of a 6-month training render us as qualified?"Audience Q - "Did you complete the 6-month course on HR Analytics on a full-time basis or part-time, while working?"Audience Q - "Please give us an HR perspective on professionals who take a 1 to 3 years career break to travel the world before (re)joining the workforce again?"Audience Q - "Where can professionals who are keen to pivot to the pharma sector find the best resource to learn more & prepare?"Vanessa's parting advice on career transition Vanessa Teo received lots of appreciation from the audience for her invaluable career tips, thank you. We look forward to having you back real soon, you rock! _____________________________ To watch a video version of this talk, head over to https://youtu.be/BiOl7pd-ozU To download a copy of the handouts, click: https://link.artofcareer.com/VanessaTeo Follow & subscribe to our social media channels: https://linkedin.com/company/artofcareermainhttps://instagram.com/artofcareerhttps://facebook.com/artofcareerhttps://youtube.com/c/TheArtOfCareer To receive invites to events by us, join in at: https://link.artofcareer.com/invite #artofcareer #jobs #jobsearch #jobchange #recruiter #talentacquisition #jobsearchstrategy #transitions #jobmove #careerchange #career #careertransition #careerjourney #careerplanning #careerseparation #interviews #jobinterviews #careerbreak

To watch a video version, head to https://youtu.be/zolt2noDKvk Sandra is the Senior Engagement Manager with PAYPAL in Singapore. In her fireside chat at a career seminar organised by Workforce SG and moderated by Eileen Seah, Organisational Psychologist of The Art of Career, Sandra shared her career journey as well as her views to the list of questions from the live audience. Here are some highlights: What does her role In PAYPAL entail?What roles has she done previously?How Sandra discovered her interest in project managementHow dual language capability helped her land a jobSandra's minor in technology gave her a ticket into the IT industryWhy knowing yourself is an essential step for all professionalsSandra's recommended list of tools to help you discover & make sense of your strengthsSandra's 1st tip for a successful career transition is A for AuthenticityGuess what Sandra's 2nd tip B stands for. Did you get it right?Use the 4 pillars of Sandra's 2nd tip, to help you build your brand.Sandra's final tip is C = Comfort zone was the reason she spent 14 years with 1 employer and her 4 ways to overcome the complacency challengeWhat time did Sandra get up each day to jog?Audience Q: What would you do if you needed help from your colleagues but no one offered?Audience Q: I may have to get up at 5am for my new job but fear that I cannot do so. Any tips?Audience Q: Was it easy or difficult to get en route to the Tech Industry?Audience Q: In terms of pay, how do you prevent HR or hiring managers from using low salary as a ticket into a role with low or no prior experience?Audience Q: What if my personal brand is similar to many others? As a mature PMET, I feel like it's outdated.Audience Q: How to really learn more about the culture of your new dept, employer, apart from interviews and glassdoor?In closing, Sandra shared her own interpretation of the 4Es. Download a copy of her slide deck at https://link.artofcareer.com/SandraSeet _____________________________ Follow & subscribe to our social media channels: https://linkedin.com/company/artofcareermain https://instagram.com/artofcareer https://facebook.com/artofcareer https://youtube.com/c/TheArtOfCareer To receive invites to events by us: https://link.artofcareer.com/invite ... ... #artofcareer #jobs #jobsearch #jobchange #recruiter #talentacquisition #jobsearchstrategy #career #careertransition #careerjourney #careerplanning #careerseparation #jobstrengths #strengthtraining #strengths #interviews #jobinterviews

Dominic is the Regional Head at EQUINIX with a Sales Planning & Strategy remit for Asia Pacific. In this fireside chat, Dominic shared his views from Sydney Australia where he lives and works at the time of this webinar. Highlights of his talk include: The roles, companies and locations that he's taken on and worked.Will opportunities be different had he not migrated to AustraliaHow does anyone get selected for overseas roles?The values that he looks for in his team.How to convince your boss that you can make it work if given an overseas position.Is it better to have a team with diverse or common values?How do teams with diverse values resolve conflict?Question to Eileen (Moderator): What values do companies look for if they are deemed to be at a growth stage?Domininic's answer to the values a company at a growth stage look for.Individual Contributor vs People LeaderWhat roles at Equinix are you throwing out for us?Are there values that professionals exhibit that employers deemed as unfavourable?What do you think of people who talk too much?What are the considerations used in your decision making before accepting your 1st overseas role?What if the role after the 1st overseas posting which we should plan for, does not exist in the company?A peek at the EQUINIX company Website How deeply entrenched or demonstrated is DEI, within EQUINIX How to make your values so obvious that others in a conservative culture, like Singapore, can see? Thank you Dominic, we are appreciative of your generous and open sharing! _____________________________ Follow & subscribe to our social media channels: https://linkedin.com/company/artofcareermainhttps://instagram.com/artofcareerhttps://facebook.com/artofcareerhttps://youtube.com/c/TheArtOfCareer To receive invites to events by us, join in at: https://link.artofcareer.com/invite ... #artofcareer #jobs #jobsearch #jobchange #recruiter #talentacquisition #jobsearchstrategy #workvalues #values #career #careertransition #careerjourney #careerplanning #careerseparation #interviews #jobinterviews

To watch a video version, click --> https://youtu.be/tJbgaDMisMA Elaine is a Talent Acquisition specialist with prior work experience in both in-house Recruitment and HR Outsourcing environments. At ADAPTOVATE, she predominantly takes care of the full recruitment and onboarding processes for the Singapore and Australia offices. Accompanying her is Sam Fraser who is a Project Lead with ADAPTOVATE. Questions from the live audience at a webinar organized by Workforce SG are listed below. Will someone with the age of 55 to 65 years old, might find it tough to pivot to a Management Consultant role?Will you be more attracted to people who has some prior work experience in agile coaching?Is the implementation of the strategy only to be taken by the client or does ADAPTOVATE get involved in that?Do you have any advice for early career professionals to prepare for an interview to be a Management Consultant?What are the hard skills, apart from PowerPoint, that are considered important for a management consultant?What's the interview process like in Consulting?What can Consultants do, if midway during the implementation of the solution, that it doesn't quite meet the clients' expectation?How would you compare the job of a Management Consultant to that of an Investment Banker?Who's responsible for getting clients? Is it the client partner or Business Development? Are they all Consultants right to begin with?Are you only looking for Consultants right now? Or are you pretty open for others, who are looking to transition into one?How does HR look for soft skills in a resume? Any quick tips on writing soft skills?Is it generally prohibited for Consultants to join the clients company?How do consultants learn or pick up new knowledge? Thank you again, Sam and Elaine for answering so many questions on what goes on behind the scenes in the Management Consulting world! ______________________________ To stay abreast of upcoming events, join our mailing list https://link.artofcareer.com/invite Follow our social media channels: - https://linkedin.com/company/artofcareermain - https://facebook.com/artofcareer - https://youtube.com/c/TheArtOfCareer - https://instagram.com/artofcareer #artofcareer #jobs #jobsearch #managementconsulting #consultancy #caseinterview #careertransitioncoach #careermode #careerchange #career #careertransition #careerjourney #interviews #jobinterviews

To watch the video version click ---> https://youtu.be/ieJ7T12PDZ8 Charles Tan is a Partner and the Singapore office Lead with ADAPTOVATE Asia Pacific and specializes in strategy and operational Improvement. He has over 20 years of working experience across southeast Asia and Australia in industries such as financial services, telecoms, tertiary education, agriculture, private equity & utilities. Joining Charles is Sam who is a Project Lead with ADAPTOVATE and has led multiple teams in financial services through agile transformations and driven shifts in culture. Both gentlemen responded to questions from a live audience at a public webinar organized by Workforce SG. Highlights of their insights are summarized below: What makes the Management Consulting profession an interesting one? A lot of big boys from the Management Consulting field just hit straight for the graduating cohort & grab the cream of the crop. Did both of you start that way?You mentioned that you invested heavily. Was it just Financial?How do management Consultants thrive in domains which are completely new like the Metaverse or post-Covid world where there's no prior knowledge nor experience?Do you put your potential hires through case interviews?If you have two individuals coming in with quite similar experiences, to what degree do you focus on EQ and mindset in your selection?Do you prefer a homogeneous or heterogeneous team?What are the key things that you look for in a consultant?Can you share with us the workplace culture at ADAPTOVATE?Will someone between the ages of 55 to 65 years old be suitable for a management consulting role?If a consultant is popular with many clients to the detriment of an unequal distribution of work amongst consultants, will you hold this consultant back from taking on more or go where the business goes? Thank you Charles & Sam for your generous advice & for spending extended time to address more questions from the audience! ______________________________ To stay abreast of upcoming events, follow our channels: - https://linkedin.com/company/artofcareermain - https://facebook.com/artofcareer - https://youtube.com/c/TheArtOfCareer To receive inspirational quotes, head to: https://instagram.com/artofcareer ... ... #artofcareer #jobs #jobsearch #managementconsulting #consultancy #caseinterview #careertransitioncoach #careermode #careerchange #career #careertransition #careerjourney #interviews #jobinterviews

Riaz is a senior HR Advisor to the Asia Pacific Sales teams within the Thomson Reuters organization. Over the past 20 years, he has held various specialized functions with the HR job family based on his diverse industry experience in the news/media world, banking & finance, insurance, private rail including the IT sector. In his speech, Riaz provided many tips to the following questions raised at a live webinar: 1) What are the parts of a CV do you zoom in, on your 1st reading? 2) Let's hear about your interview experiences 3) Hiring Leaders' views on the common mistakes candidates make which are avoidable! 4) Hiring Leaders' views on the best practices candidates should do more of 5) Pre-Interview Checklist 6) What is your recommended dressing for females to look professional? 7) List of common questions asked at interviews by the hiring panel 8) Practice Question : Give an example of a time when you went that extra mile to really help a customer (watch for 3 submissions from the audience) 9) The P-STAR Method 10) How Answers to Competency Based Questions Are Rated 11) The 8 Tips to do well at interviews 12) Summary list of DOs & DON'Ts 13) "3 Days have passed since my last TQ text to the hiring manager in WhatsApp. Should I follow up?" 14) "How should we answer questions that are sensitive? 15) "How will HR react to candidates who use the pronoun "we" versus "I" in their answers? 16) Should TQ emails be sent to the hiring panel or the admin HR who arranged the interview? 17) What should I do when I'm interrupted halfway through my Self Introduction? 18) Is it ok to ask the interviewer about the workload? 19) How should candidates answer the "expected salary" question. Thank you Riaz for staying late in your Australian time zone to speak to our local workforce - we truly appreciate it :) To download Riaz's deck, head to https://link.artofcareer.com/RiazAjam To watch a video version of his speech, head over to https://youtu.be/O_X6mzSbeu0

In this fireside chat, we hear from 2 seasoned masters in the field of Search & placement: Mr. Jonathan Low, Senior Associate with KORNFERRY andMr. Eugene Wong, Talent Acquisition Manager with GARTNER Inc. Find out their take on these 19 Career Questions!! Q1) Is a myth or reality that today's market is faced with a shortage of talent? Q2) Does a career break lower the attractiveness of a candidate to employers? Q3) What is an acceptable length for a career break? Q4) Should reasons for taking a career break be included in the CV? Q5) Are commissions the same for all recruiting firms? Q6) Are there recruiters who work harder for the candidates than the employers? Q7) Should candidates submit more than 1 CV versions to any recruiter? Q8) Do agencies pass all CVs to their client employers? Q9) Do search firms have a structured process e.g. cadence meetings with employers? Q10) Is there a 'cut-off; age? Q11) Why do recruiters keep their clients' identity a secret? Q12) How can candidates find out the hiring budget or salary range for the role? Q13) How can candidates be more visible to search firms as well as agencies? Q14) Is there room to negotiate a salary higher than the previously drawn amount? Q15) Do agencies use ATS? Q16) Are recruiters open to receive CVs even when there is no open positions? Q17) Can recruiters be persuaded to push a candidate who is only 20% shy of being the ideal one? Q18) Should candidates asks for information about their competitors who are vying for the same role? Q19) What is the Executive C-Suite Selection Process like? Catch their parting advice at the end of the video. What a dynamic duo, Thank You to both!

Melwynn Leong is the Corporate Account Manager with the ECOLAB APAC office and has 8 years of technical sales with EPCs and End Users of the Oil & Gas industry across the Asia Pacific locations. In his talk, he shared generously on his personal 20 must-dos for Online Interviews, thank you Melwynn in 3 parts as outlined below. BEFORE THE ONLINE INTERVIEW a) Poll: How long do you spend preparing for your interview? b) Research Widely c) Technology Familiarization d) Conducive Environment e) Punctuality f) Dress for Success g) Right Posture h) Practice Frequently DURING THE ONLINE INTERVIEW i) Poll Question: How long should an interview session last? j) Poll Question: Do you think asking questions is important during an interview? k) Listen Carefully l) Articulate Yourself m) Mind your body language n) Do not rely on notes o) Be Yourself p) Connect with them q) Ask the 5C questions AFTER THE INTERVIEW r) Assess yourself s) Take notes t) Send TQ Email u) Connect on Social Media v) Follow up with 2 key parties w) Do not rush the process Download Melwynn's deck at https://link.artofcareer.com/MelwynnL... Thank you Melvwnynn for sharing your private tips!

Janice is proficient (reads, writes & trains) in Mandarin, English & Cantonese.  She shared career tips both as an individual contributor as well as a hiring manager having lived and worked in Singapore, the Philippines and is currently based out of Sydney, Australia. There are 2 parts to her talk. PART 1 - WHAT INTERVIEWERS LIKE a) 1st impression matters; b) Share relevant experience to the role you're applying to; c) Emphasize on Transferable Knowledge; d) Problem Solving Skills are essential; e) Focus on Team spirit; f) Give examples on how you go the extra mile; PART 2 - AS AN INTERVIEWEE g) Prepare and sometimes over-prepare; h) Good to have a back-up; i) List some questions to ask; j) Give practical rather than ideal or model answers; k) Sending Thank You emails and follow up emails always help; l) Ask for permission to connect in LinkedIn Download her deck at https://link.artofcareer.com/JaniceLim Thank you Janice for your generous sharing!

Dr Murali is the Managing Director of Leadership Dimensions LLP in India. He is recognised in the industry as an Executive Coach with a solid Organisational Development knowledge & experience. Highlights of his speech include: Why CV of Failures is important for all jobseekersGuess how many of the audience have heard of the CV of Faillures?A quote from Winston Churchill on failuresDr Murali shares openly about his own faillures & learningsHave you written your faillure resume?A Sample CV of FailuresWhy is it important to write a CV of failuresHow to use a failure CVHow he hired a man against all odds!A quote from Randy Pausch on ExperienceAudience Question: "If the individual change jobs, is that perceived as Failures?" Audience Question: "Can I reframe my learnings from failures as a Success?" Thank you Dr Murali for your insightful & unconventional approach to writing a convincing and strengths-based CV starting with a CV of failures. ______________________________ To download his deck, head to: https://link.artofcareer.com/Murali To watch the recording, click: https://youtu.be/DR5Cqq6AZ3U To stay abreast of upcoming events, follow our channels: - https://linkedin.com/company/artofcareermain - https://facebook.com/artofcareer - https://youtube.com/c/TheArtOfCareer To receive inspirational quotes, head to: - https://instagram.com/artofcareer ... ... #artofcareer #jobs #jobsearch #CVtips #CVofFailures #Failures #career #careertransition #careerjourney #interviews #jobinterviews #CV #Resume

Mr Cheong Weng Kit is an Agile Coach with CPrime Inc. Highlights of his speech are: Introduction to Weng Kit's 1-Page CVThe most important page in his entire CV that landed him his dream jobThe importance of recommendations Examples of Weng Kit's posts that showcased his expertise & interestsSummary of his Top 3 Takeaways of his speech Thank you for your generous sharing! May your career grow from success to success. ______________________________ To download a copy of the speaker's deck, head to: https://link.artofcareer.com/CheongWengKit To watch the video recording: https://youtu.be/ptNHecEm8Lw To stay abreast of upcoming events, follow our channels: - https://linkedin.com/company/artofcareermain - https://facebook.com/artofcareer - https://youtube.com/c/TheArtOfCareer To receive inspirational quotes, head to: - https://instagram.com/artofcareer #artofcareer #jobs #jobsearch #agilecoachjourney #1pageCV #digitalportfolio #career #careertransition #careerjourney #interviews #jobinterviews

Have you met a leader who walks the talk? Well, Sameer is not your conventional leader. Use the approximate time stamps to listen to the highlights of his talk: 04:11 Check out his career journey and the decisions he made for his career. 18:09 If you're doing well in your job, should you take a risk and change jobs? 21:02 What Sameer gained working out of Sydney Australia. 29:40 One must expect a degree of serendipity in your career such as his Wealth Management Journey. 41:30 How important is it for your career that you find meaningful hobbies outside of your career? Well Sameer certainly did - find out more. 44:37 Discover what keeps Sameer ticking :) Thank you, Sameer, we are proud of your decision to protect our country, the little red dot on the map! To stay abreast of upcoming live talks, subscribe to our channels: https://linkedin.com/company/artofcareermain https://facebook.com/artofcareer​ https://youtube.com/c/TheArtOfCareer​ To receive inspirational quotes, head to https://instagram.com/artofcareer​ #artofcareer​ #jobs​ #jobsearch​ #career​ #careertransition​ #careerjourney​ #interviews​ #jobinterviews #socialmediajobsearch #socialmedianetworking #workvalues #demonstrateyourvalues #careerrisk #careerchange #SAF #singaporearmedforces

THIS IS A BONUS INTERVIEW THAT MADE ITS DEBUT right here with our #artofcareer channel, personal thanks to SEAN HENG for his sharing :) Sean Heng left an impression on Eileen where she collaborated on a few People programs with one of his global employer ABBVIE. He gave his take on what WORKED for him: 13:15 Make an effort to truly understand the role expectations 14:09 The importance of an open channel with the line manager In terms of mistakes, head over to: 16:48 Managing IMPLICIT expectations of the stakeholders 18:09 Personalities of stakeholders what might work better with him 21:18 Responding to stakeholders who 'dumb-it-down' on interns, so take heart for contract hires. Sean shared more Views On: His personal advise to professionals who are contemplating being a matured intern, go to the timestamp 25:00 on the need to be updated, upskilled & stay relevant as paradigms always move. 28:36 As a certified E-SPORTS coach, Sean is open to be a 'Reverse Mentor' to anyone, in particular, mid career changers who is keen to get into this field. What a treat! 31:30 Advice to young interns 34:03 Will Sean take up multiple gigs? Find out here. Thank you Sean, for your time and advise to help motivate our workforce in SG. To stay abreast of upcoming live talks, subscribe to our channels: https://linkedin.com/company/artofcareermain https://facebook.com/artofcareer​ https://youtube.com/c/TheArtOfCareer​

Daniel David is the Assistant Vice-President of a global bank, HSBC, in Singapore. Highlights of his talk include: 03:00 About Daniel's Career Journey 09:00 A quote to inspire a courage to try new ways 18:10 From Media to Digital Marketing but is it crowded? 22:00 Daniel's certifications 23:15 Daniel's view on Ageism 25:45 Reasons for pivoting from Engineering to Marketing 31:15 What if you don't know anyone in that company? 34:15 How to market yourself if you have a decade of career gap? Huge thanks for David for his input and time with us! ______________________________ To download a copy of Daniel's slides, head over to: https://link.artofcareer.com/danieldavid To watch the video version, click: https://youtu.be/oNwYNlf5y5Q Enjoy!

Shawn Lim is the Asia Pacific HR Director for the global manufacturer INFINEON TECHNOLOGIES and also the Head of the Talent Network. A video recording of this speech can be view on https://youtube.com/c/TheArtofCareer together with many more speeches. To join our live events, follow us on https://linkedin.com/company/artofcareermain. #career #careertransition #careerjourney #jobsearch #changejobs #jobs

Martini Constance has a day job a Project Manager as well as a slash career as a Home Decluttering coach. A video recording of her speech can be view on https://youtube.com/c/TheArtofCareer together with many more speeches. To join our live events, follow us on https://linkedin.com/company/artofcareermain. #career #careertransition #careerjourney #jobsearch #changejobs #jobs

Zaidi Jantan is the Manager of Learning and an Ambassador for Career Management at the NGEE ANN POLYTECHNIC in Singapore. A video recording of this speech can be view on https://youtube.com/c/TheArtofCareer together with many more speeches. To join our live events, follow us on https://linkedin.com/company/artofcareermain. #career #careertransition #careerjourney #jobsearch #changejobs #jobs

Emily Keong is a seasoned professional in the HR space who specializes in Talent Acquisition. A video recording of her speech can be view on https://youtube.com/c/TheArtofCareer together with many more speeches. To join our live events, follow us on https://linkedin.com/company/artofcareermain. #career #careertransition #careerjourney #jobsearch #changejobs #jobs

Phyllis Liew is the HR Director of Blue Leaf Energy for its offices in Asia Pacific. In this episode, she shares the behind-the-scenes on how CVs are received, read and shortlisted, including the common DOs and DON'Ts. A video recording of her speech can be view on https://youtube.com/c/TheArtofCareer together with many more speeches. To join our live events, follow us on https://linkedin.com/company/artofcareermain. #career #careertransition #careerjourney #jobsearch #changejobs #jobs

Robin Yoo is the Managing Director & co-founder of AGILE 8 ADVISORY PTE LTD with over 24 years of professional experience in the corporate services space. Highlights of his talk are time-stamped below as follows: Four Common mistakes candidates continue to make till nowHow can jobseekers get the feedback they need?What are the best practices when writing a CV?The Best Resume is NOT to submit a resume, find out why Robin says this is the most effective way!Be aware of how A.I. affects the CV contents.Possible reasons why individuals not hired despite Word-of-MouthActions you should take when you are making a mid career switch. A copy of his deck can be downloaded at https://link.artofcareer.com/RobinYoo. Thank you, Robin, for your open sharing and advice to our local jobseekers. We hope to have you speak again in 2022! _____________________________ To stay abreast of upcoming events, follow our channels: https://linkedin.com/company/artofcareermainhttps://facebook.com/artofcareerhttps://youtube.com/c/TheArtOfCareer To receive inspirational quotes, head to: - https://instagram.com/artofcareer ... ... #artofcareer #jobs #jobsearch #CVmistakes @resumewriting #cvwriting #resumemistakes #career #careertransition #careerjourney #interviews #jobinterviews

Arlene is the Recruiting Manager who leads the APJC Talent Acquisition team for Amazon Web Services. Highlights of her speech include: About AWS3 pillars of ‘owning your CV'Format of CVWhat is a mini-Resume?Poll Result: Do you think employers prefer candidates to customize their CV & do they read the entire document?Is it a must to have a Cover Letter?Are degrees from local universities deemed as 2nd class?CV DOsHow many pages should a CV have?Can we ignore some work experience?Should we include our age on our CV?Should we include our profile photo in our CV?How do we handle gaps in our career history due to medical reasons?Should we include our date of birth in our CV?Should we mention the recent short working periods?CV DON'TsIs it good or bad to include ‘the reason for leaving'?Why am I not shortlisted?Poll Result : How many of you have a LinkedIn profile & do recruiters use LinkedIn to find their next great hire?Should we include our referees in our CV?LinkedIn or CV takes precedence?A.I. in the world of recruitingPoll Result: When was the last time you refreshed your CV? Thank you Arlene for your enthusiasm in responding to the audience questions on-the-go! We look forward to having you back with us in 2022. ______________________________ To download a copy of Arlene's deck, head to https://link.artofcareer.com/ArleneKoh. To stay abreast of upcoming events, follow our channels: https://linkedin.com/company/artofcareermainhttps://facebook.com/artofcareerhttps://youtube.com/c/TheArtOfCareer

Cindy Gan is the Senior Vice-President & Country Head for the Singapore Office of Frost&Sullivan. Highlights of this fire-side chat are: About Cindy GanAbout Yolanda YuThe Recruitment Process at Frost & SullivanCareers Website of Frost & SullivanThe pipeline talentThe Future of WorkYolanda's Career JourneyYolanda's YT Channel & recommended videosHow to make the job application stand out?How to make an outstanding impression during a virtual job interview.Is it advisable to go direct to the hiring manager or work with the external recruiter who is given the mandate to place. Thank you Cindy & Yolanda for your inspiring tips! To download the speaker's deck, visit https://link.artofcareer.com/CindyYol... _____________________________ Receive invites to our events by joining: https://link.artofcareer.com/invite To stay abreast of upcoming events, follow our channels: https://linkedin.com/company/artofcareermainhttps://facebook.com/artofcareerhttps://youtube.com/c/TheArtOfCareer To receive inspirational quotes, head to: - https://instagram.com/artofcareer ... #artofcareer #careervisibility #visibletoemployers #jobs #jobsearch #authorjourney #career #careertransition #careerjourney

Jonathan Wan is an Learning & Development Specialist and a Digital Collaborator. Highlights of his talk are: About Jonathan WanJonathan's Profile OverviewThe valuable role social media can play for jobseekersHis 1st stage began when he was a childHis next stage - How the frog came out of the wellHis Arabian Night stage that brought him to serve the President at the IstanaHis version about The Emperor's New ClothesJonathan uses #OddDaysWithJon in all his posts3 Key insights by JonathanLinkedIn Top Voices to followHow he landed his current role via participating in virtual events organized by The Art Of CareerJonathan's contact detailsA review of the steps Jonathan took in his career journey Thank you Jonathan for sharing your success story and tips where jobseekers can similarly adopt! Download the speaker's deck at https://link.artofcareer.com/JonathanWan _____________________________ Get invites to our future events by joining: https://link.artofcareer.com/invite To stay abreast of upcoming events, follow our channels: https://linkedin.com/company/artofcareermainhttps://facebook.com/artofcareerhttps://youtube.com/c/TheArtOfCareer To receive inspirational quotes, head to: - https://instagram.com/artofcareer ... #artofcareer #jobs #jobsearch #career #careervisibility #visibletoemployers #career

Adrian Chong is the founder of EREVNA Leadership in Singapore. He is an organizational psychologist and also a certified trainer on the Cialdini Method. Highlights of his speech are: About Adrian ChongHow the financial crash affected his career journeyWhy GETTING TO YES can be applied in your job searchWhere the principles of persuasion (POP) is useful for jobseekersThe story of the turquois jewelryThe value of the authentic smileMirroring techniques in driving likeabilitySimilarity increases likeabilityBest practices in the application of these techniquesReciprocity techniqueWhat can you give to others to build relationships?Framing techniqueBooks by Robert CialdiniAudience question - How to apply the reciprocity technique during interviews? Thank you Adrian for facilitating the fun activity & enlightening explanation on the important principles of Persuasion. Download speaker's deck at https://link.artofcareer.com/AdrianChong ______________________________ Receive invites to future events by joining our mailing list: https://link.artofcareer.com/invite To stay abreast of upcoming events, follow our channels: https://linkedin.com/company/artofcareermainhttps://facebook.com/artofcareerhttps://youtube.com/c/TheArtOfCareer To receive inspirational quotes, head to: - https://instagram.com/artofcareer ... #artofcareer #employment #employentgaps #jobs #jobsearch #robertcialdini #principles

Kelvin Tay is the HR Director of Shing Shing Pharmaceutical Metals. Highlights of his speech are: About Kelvin from 2002 to 2020 career journey from America to SingaporePoll Question "If you were the hiring manager ..."Do employers mentally look out for gaps and frown on them?What are the common mistakes committed?What are the concerns of employers hiring those with employment gaps?Should candidates be proactive or wait for employers to request for an explanation?Do Employers prefer candidates to be transparent about their employment gaps?Concluding remarks & how to reach KelvinShould candidates be proactive in informing the future employer about their state of mental illness.Examples of Bad or Lousy answers to reasons for leaving the previous organization. Thank you Kelvin for your practical tips! Download the speaker's deck at https://link.artofcareer.com/KelvinTay _____________________________ Subscribe to receive exclusive invites to future events: https://link.artofcareer.com/invite To stay abreast of upcoming events, follow our channels: https://linkedin.com/company/artofcareermainhttps://facebook.com/artofcareerhttps://youtube.com/c/TheArtOfCareer To receive inspirational quotes, head to: - https://instagram.com/artofcareer ... ... #artofcareer #jobs #jobsearch #hr #employment-gaps #career #careertransition #careerjourney #interviews #jobinterviews

Doris Lim has over 9 years of experience across the spectrum of Talent Management and HR Business Partnership for different notable organisations and of late, embarked for a new journey as the founder of Florist_D. In this talk, Doris covered the following key points: About DorisPoll Question 1 - What is the purpose of candidate profiling in a recruitment process?What is Recruitment Profiling?What is Candidate Profiling?What do employers/recruiters look for?Does a candidate profile mean a lot to the recruiters?Poll Question 2 - Should I guess and try to fit the ideal profile for the job?Poll Question 3 - What should I do to be prepared to be the ideal candidate profile?Some recommended stepsKey takeawaysDoris' Contact DetailsDoris's upcoming Webinar Details on Flower awareness Download Doris' speaker deck at: https://link.artofcareer.com/dorislim _____________________________ To receive invites to future events, join our mailing list at: https://link.artofcareer.com/invite To stay abreast of upcoming events, follow our channels: https://linkedin.com/company/artofcareermainhttps://facebook.com/artofcareerhtpps://youtube.com/c/TheArtOfCareer To receive inspirational quotes, head to: - https://instagram.com/artofcareer ... ... #artofcareer #jobs #jobsearch #authorjourney #career #careertransition #careerjourney #interviews #jobinterviews

Adrian has been involved in trade, legal work and investment in Vietnam since 1995 and has also forged strong bonds with the local community there. Highlights of his talk include: Brief introduction of Adrian's professional profileWelcome message from Adrian LeongPandemic impact on his stay in VietnamPart 1 of his career journey - The Corporate ManPart 2 of his career journey - The Business OwnerWhy not China?Reinventing ourselves in different environmentPart 3 of his career journey - The Business Risk ConsultingThe 7 Employment Screening ChecklistWill candidates lose out if they reveal their true selves at interviews?Are your Work Attitudes & Personality Ready for the Post-Covid Pandemic Times Ahead?Join Adrian at his next webinar on the social enterprise work he is involved in! - https://link.artofcareer.com/adrianleong to download the speaker's deck Thank you Adrian! for giving us an inside view of how businesses are run there and where professional identities play a pivotal part for anyone who is keen to expand their career journey there! _____________________________ To stay abreast of upcoming events, follow our channels: https://linkedin.com/company/artofcareermainhttps://facebook.com/artofcareerhttps://youtube.com/c/TheArtOfCareer To receive inspirational quotes, head to: - https://instagram.com/artofcareer ... ... #artofcareer #jobs #jobsearch #professionalidentity #workidentity #career #careertransition #careerjourney #interviews #jobinterviews

Faith is a Strategic Communications and Partnership professional. She has helped various public and private organisations, industry groups as well as the educational sector, in their content & communications needs. Highlights of her talk include: About Faith in her wordsWho Am I & Why is identity so importantHer favorite quote from Dr Seuss :)Your Sweet Spot or IKIGAISome definitions of Professional Identity (PI)Formation of PIImportance of Knowing Your PICommunity of Practice helps construct your PIBenefits of knowing your PIExamples of PI StatementsTools to help you discover your PIPI in different SeasonsFaith's article in ST ForumFaith's article for a consulting blogFaith's movie reviews for a social blog Thank you Faith for your sharing! Faith's speaker deck can be download at https://handouts.artofcareer.com/faithsudharman ______________________________ To receive invites to future events, join https://link.artofcareer.com/invite To stay abreast of upcoming events, follow our channels: https://linkedin.com/company/artofcareermainhttps://facebook.com/artofcareerhttps://youtube.com/c/TheArtOfCareer To receive inspirational quotes, head to: - https://instagram.com/artofcareer ... ... #artofcareer #jobs #jobsearch #authorjourney #career #careertransition #careerjourney #interviews #jobinterviews #professionalidentity #workidentity

Perlin Chan is the deputy CEO of the Berlitz Marine Group. In her speech, she shared stories of her hiring encounters with candidates who made the cut and those who didn't. Click below on the highlights: Perlin's career journey and her experience in setting up business in Saudi Arabia and in the region.About the Berlitz Marine Group of companies; 3 BAD HABITS TO AVOID Tip #1 - Avoid being the one that didn't turn up for interviews;Tip #2 - Avoid being the desperate one;Tip #3 - Don't be the who oversells; 3 GOOD HABITS TO KEEP Tip #4 - Demonstrate a "I Can Do It" spirit;Tip #5 - Always Be Hungry & have a Founder's Mentality;Tip #6 - Always act like you are already hired; Her advise to jobseekers to stay confident and explore roles outside of your domicile industry sector. Thank you very much Perlin, for all the nuggets of gold!!! _____________________________ To stay abreast of upcoming events, follow our channels: https://linkedin.com/company/artofcareermainhttps://facebook.com/artofcareerhttps://youtube.com/c/TheArtOfCareer To receive inspirational quotes, head to: - https://instagram.com/artofcareer ... ... #artofcareer #jobs #jobsearch #authorjourney #career #careertransition #careerjourney #interviews #jobinterviews

Bee Wee currently leads the hiring process for Bollore Logistic business in Asia Pacific. She shares precious tips on the Dos & Don'ts at an interview, gleaned from her extensive experience in Talent Acquisition both as an Internal & as an External recruiter AND as a hiring manager herself. Highlights of her talk include: Her career journeyOverview of The Bollore Group businessAbout Bollore LogisticsHow to take charge of your career search & how to put an end to trying to fit in with the crowd by building your own nicheWays to partner with search firmsInside scoop from the Talent Acquisition perspectiveHow to impress the hiring managers. THANK YOU Bee! Thank you for the practical advice! _____________________________ To stay abreast of upcoming events, follow our channels: https://linkedin.com/company/artofcareermainhttps://facebook.com/artofcareerhttps://youtube.com/c/TheArtOfCareer To receive inspirational quotes, head to: - https://instagram.com/artofcareer ... ... #artofcareer #jobs #jobsearch #valueadd #career #careertransition #careerjourney #interviews #jobinterviews

Sapphire candidly read chapters of her career journey to a large audience of jobseekers to debunk common concerns about the limiting opportunities that contract positions hold. Highlights of her talk include: Overview of her career journey Start of her contract role as a maternity coverConversion to a permanent employmentWhat makes contract hires attractive to employers?Five pointers to ace the interview for a contract positionAre there differences between a contract hire versus a permanent headcount?Do I have the power to negotiate when converting to a permanent position?The REAL reason why she accepted the permanent roleWhat NOT to do when negotiating a role conversionAre contract roles suitable only for certain age groups?Key Takeaways - use the acronym CRAVE, find out what each alphabet stands for!Pictures of how she worked hard AND played hard, cool!! Thank you very much, Sapphire, for the lovely share. _____________________________ To stay abreast of upcoming events, subscribe to: https://link.artofcareer.com/invite Follow our channels: https://linkedin.com/company/artofcareermainhttps://facebook.com/artofcareerhttps://youtube.com/c/TheArtOfCareer To receive inspirational quotes, head to: - https://instagram.com/artofcareer ... ... #artofcareer #jobs #jobsearch #contracthire #contracttopermanent #career #careertransition #careerjourney #interviews #jobinterviews

Loo Meng Gee started her own business after spending her initial years as an accountant and an auditor. She currently helps companies to maintain their corporate accounts and statutory obligations. In her speech, she shared about: Her family backgroundHer career journeyHer company, its origins and how her past experiences helpedWhat are your priorities?Mindset Transformation Is NecessaryWhat am I good at?How does Meng Gee get her clients?Importance of being in the right place at the right timeWhat is a viable business?Find gaps to fill for the employerChallenges Thank you Meng Gee for your tips and the realities of being a business owner. ______________________________ To stay abreast of upcoming events, subscribe to receive invites: - https://link.artofcareer.com/invite Follow our channels: https://linkedin.com/company/artofcareermainhttps://facebook.com/artofcareerhttps://youtube.com/c/TheArtOfCareer To receive inspirational quotes, head to https://instagram.com/artofcareer ... ... #artofcareer #jobs #jobsearch #entrepreunuer #entrepreneurjourney #career #careertransition #careerjourney #careergoals

Genevieve shares behind-the-scenes insights on how salary and its ranges are constructed. She warns against over-emphasizing on the absolute pay dollars and encourages working professionals to adopt a holistic mindset and approach towards negotiating a reasonable compensation package that encompasses the benefits that come with specific roles. To download a copy of the speaker's handout, click https://link.artofcareer.com/geneviev... To watch the video, click https://youtu.be/uor8BNol-78 Get notified on similar free events: https://instagram.com/artofcareer https://facebook.com/artofcareer

Alex Yew opens the virtual seminar on MEASURE YOUR MARKET WORTH with an analogy of how different forms of iron products can carry different price tags, simply based on the value it adds to the end product. Interesting pointers covered in his talk include possible sources of salary ranges for a basic due diligence exercise, best practices and what to avoid. To download a copy of the speaker's handout, click https://link.artofcareer.com/alexyew To watch the video version: https://youtu.be/C1SoVpv0ABc Get notified on similar free events: https://linkedin.com/company/artofcareermain https://instagram.com/artofcareer https://facebook.com/artofcareer

Aishah closes the virtual seminar by sharing her hiring experiences and created a simple acronym V.A.L.U.E. to help job-seekers to have the confidence to pitch for their target role. She encourages all professionals to identify the premium value that one brings into the target role and have the courage to be authentic to earn the trust of the hiring panel, early in the process. To download a copy of the speaker's handout, click https://link.artofcareer.com/aishahjaffar For upcoming events, follow us on: https://linkedin.com/company/artofcareermain To watch the video, click: https://youtu.be/gKc2_R7Axwk

Daniel is the co-author of his inaugural book titled FIRST TIME LEADERSHIP. In this talk, he bares it all about his inner thoughts, feelings and deliberations on the different paths his career should pursue, permanently. Did Daniel eventually find PURPOSE for his career or was it the other way around? Listen for his answer. Highlights of his speech include (click time-stamps below): 01:20 Daniel's Brief Biography 03:47 Daniel's Introduction 07:17 The Corporate Phase 18:37 The Transition Phase 30:13 The Entrepreneur Phase 39:58 Passion Suffering or Purpose? 43:18 The Wrap Up 46:50 Get book discounts with coupon code = AOC 47:08 WIN-A-BOOK fully sponsored by The Art of Career by sharing your comments in this video or videos by other speakers on our AOC Channel. Thank you Daniel, we enjoyed your analogy of the cold vs hot butter knife!! To download the speaker's deck, click: https://link.artofcareer.com/daniellee To order Daniel's book, click: https://www/firsttimeleadership.com/product/the-first-time-leadership-book/ To stay abreast of upcoming live talks, subscribe to our channels: https://linkedin.com/company/artofcareermain https://facebook.com/artofcareer https://youtube.com/c/TheArtOfCareer To receive inspirational quotes, head to https://instagram.com/artofcareer #artofcareer #jobs #jobsearch #authorjourney # #career #careertransition #careerjourney #interviews #jobinterviews

Eng Sheng entered the gig economy having done his rounds in the corporate world as a Senior HR Professional in his last role and also lived and worked in 2 countries - China and Singapore. Highlights of his talk include: 02:31 Brief Biography of Eng Sheng 03:31 Eng Sheng's Career Journey 10:06 Definition of the GIG Economy 26:44 A New Meaning to NASA - Networking 29:42 A New Meaning To NASA - Attitude 32:21 A New Meaning to NASA - Start 33:22 A New Meaning to NASA - Adjust 40:16 WIN-A-BOOK fully sponsored by The Art of Career by sharing your comments in this video or videos by other speakers on our AOC Channel. Thank you Eng Sheng for the practical tips in an easy to remember abbreviation N.A.S.A.! To download a copy of the speaker's deck, click: https://link.artofcareer.com/yeoengsheng To watch the video version, click: https://youtu.be/WKeJJVYKssg To stay abreast of upcoming live talks, subscribe to our channels: https://linkedin.com/company/artofcareermain https://facebook.com/artofcareer https://youtube.com/c/TheArtOfCareer To receive inspirational quotes, head to https://instagram.com/artofcareer .. .. #artofcareer #jobs #jobsearch #recruitment ##career #careertransition #careerjourney #interviews #jobinterviews #hr #recruiting #jobchange #financialadvisor #gig #gigs #gigeconomy #financialconsultant

As the founder of The Align Group, Boon Seong is not only a tenacious entrepreneur who successfully started a business from scratch, he believes in bringing out the best in the talents that he hires as well as helping his clients to adopt the same. Can you pick out all the quotable quotes from his speech? Highlights of his speech include (click time-stamps below): 02:18 His Brief Biography 03:07 His Background 04:17 How he started The Align Group 08:44 The END - check out the quote by Lewis Carroll 18:17 The END - check out the quote by Eileen Cuddy 19:10 KNOW THYSELF - check out the quote by Bryant H McGill 22:11 KNOW THYSELF - Questions to ask yourself about your younger self 23:05 KNOW THYSELF - Discover yourself using the free viacharacter.org tool 23:32 My REFLECTION - The Paradox of Work-Life Balance 24:35 My REFLECTION - check out the quote from Leo Tolstory 26:03 My REFLECTION - check out the quote by Alfred D.Souza 26:45 The BEGINNING - The Happiness Pie 34:59 WIN-A-BOOK fully sponsored by The Art of Career by sharing your comments in this video or videos by other speakers on our AOC Channel. Thank you Boon Seong, your quotable quotes are really apt! To download the speaker's deck, click: https://link.artofcareer.com/lowboons... To watch the video version : https://youtu.be/1SQqciuXG30 To stay abreast of upcoming live talks, subscribe to our channels: https://linkedin.com/company/artofcar... https://facebook.com/artofcareer https://youtube.com/c/TheArtOfCareer To receive inspirational quotes, head to https://instagram.com/artofcareer .. .. #artofcareer #jobs #jobsearch #recruitment ##career #careertransition #careerjourney #interviews #jobinterviews

Listen to this bonus podcast recording on my take on the growth opportunities in the Logistics sector and also the hybrid roles that have emerged over time. More importantly, check out the possibilities tagged to each of the 6 different career choices, useful for mid-career professionals to mull over, for your next career move. I shared this at a virtual career fair (which just started in early May 2021 until the end of the same month), hosted by Workforce Singapore featuring employers from selected growth sectors such as Logistics. Spoiler alert - it’s a good 30mins long, heavy-laden with pointers which I’ve summarised in an easy to reference handout to pace yourself, so take heart ❤️ To grab a copy of the accompanying free handout, click: https://tips.artofcareer.com/choicesinlogistics Enjoy!

Kah Seng opened with a question if 'integrity' is worth anything in monetary terms and went on to define work values in broader terms. He made understanding what work values mean using everyday examples. Use the approximate time stamps to guide your listening. 07:15 Check out Kah Seng's career journey where he depicted it using a visual map! He shared 2 scenarios that inevitably forces us to put our work values on display. The best test of our true values is when no one is watching. What would you do in those 2 scenarios? 18:30 Read all about Scenario 1 - which work value is in question here? 22:15 Scenario 2 is a different spin on how to interpret a hiring manager's work value based on his/her decision making criteria - definitely a deep way of assessing how one's work value aligns with the target company as well as its leaders. Thank you Kah Seng, for your candid sharing! To stay abreast of upcoming live talks, subscribe to our channels: https://linkedin.com/company/artofcareermain https://facebook.com/artofcareer​ https://youtube.com/c/TheArtOfCareer​ To receive inspirational quotes, head to https://instagram.com/artofcareer​ #artofcareer​ #jobs​ #jobsearch​ #career​ #careertransition​ #careerjourney​ #interviews​ #jobinterviews #livesituation #workmorals #moralvalues #integrity #workvalues #demonstrateyourvalues

Hear it directly from the HR perspective on the employers' views on contract hires and the opportunities that most jobseekers have missed! For easy reference, click the following time stamps on the 5 frequently asked career concerns answered: 13:07 Question #1 - Should contract hires talk about their previous bigger roles? 19:44 Question #2 - How can contract hires negotiate their contract rates if they have never worked as one? 22:25 Question #3 - Do contract hires have any power to negotiate for bonus or leave or training? 33:42 Question #4 - Should contract hires do more than their scope of work and work overtime? 41:46 Question #5 - How can a jobseekers mentally prepare themselves for contract work? To download the speaker's deck, click https://link.artofcareer.com/suaye To stay abreast of upcoming live talks, subscribe to our channels: https://linkedin.com/company/artofcareermain https://facebook.com/artofcareer​ https://youtube.com/c/TheArtOfCareer​ To receive inspirational quotes, head to https://instagram.com/artofcareer​ #artofcareer​ #jobs​ #jobsearch​ #career​ #careertransition​ #careerjourney​ #interviews​ #jobinterviews #valueadd #competency #impact #contracttopermanent #contractroles #contractors #contractterms

Steve Loh is a private investor, entreprenuer and global leader with a varied work background and exposure. Highlights of his talk: (use the time stamps for easy listening) 10:16 Does having good physical amenities imply a good work culture? 11:24 The work culture at GOOGLE 14:45 The work culture at Amazon 21:44 Steve's journey of Company Cultures 26:50 What do hiring managers look out for in candidates? 29:55 What can jobseekers do to ace the interview? 36:45 Open positions at myloh.co, a company that Steve founded. Thank you Steve for your inspiring share. To stay abreast of upcoming live talks, subscribe to our channels https://linkedin.com/company/artofcareermain. https://facebook.com/artofcareer​ https://youtube.com/c/TheArtOfCareer​ To receive inspirational quotes, head to https://instagram.com/artofcareer​ #artofcareer​ #jobs​ #jobsearch​ #career​ #careertransition​ #careerjourney​ #interviews​ #jobinterviews #jobexperience #competencies #lackjobexperience #overconfidence #directworkexperience #directexperience #novacancies

We love Shawn's high energy in his speeches - plus lots of metaphors and real-life examples - truly a treat! On the average, how many job applications does a single open role gets, on the average? - 1 to 5 - 6 to 15 - 16 to 25 - more than 25 (Use the approximate time stamps to guide your listening.) The answers based on different country locations are shared at 15:19 and 15:25, head right there to quench your curiosity - and that's for only 1 single job advertisement. With the sheer number alone, it makes it tough for candidates to differentiate themselves. So what can they do to excel? 17:00 Shawn advised to be always prepared by ACTING Positive, THINKING Positive & FEELING Positive. It is a fundamental expectation to exude confidence. 18:23 He shared the common mistakes that caused candidates to short-change themselves. 21:26 Is it ok to apply for multiple jobs at the same company? Find out here. 37:41 Own your own job search process using the S-A-S approach. 57:27 Widen your network and be present in the digital media 57:44 On the need to get your Elevator Pitch right & display authentic Motivation! 1:01:13 Summary lists the 4 key steps to take to stay on track. Thank you Shawn, for the comprehensive and actionable sharing and the audience agreed that it was super engaging! To download the speaker's deck, click https://link.artofcareer.com/shawnlim To stay abreast of upcoming live talks, subscribe to our channels: https://linkedin.com/company/artofcareermain https://facebook.com/artofcareer​​ https://youtube.com/c/TheArtOfCareer​​ To receive inspirational quotes, head to https://instagram.com/artofcareer​​ #artofcareer​​ #jobs​​ #jobsearch​​ #career​​ #careertransition​​ #careerjourney​​ #interviews​​ #jobinterviews​ #jobhunt #recruiters #talentacquisition